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Entrepreneur Susie McLachlan in the kitchen

published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

Healthy approach to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Above: Susie McLachlan, Founder of Mindful Nutrients, is researching the benefits of Indigenous superfoods to address challenges from attention and mind disorders
Indigenous superfoods sparked the idea for a start-up making health products for attention and mind disorders.
Susie McLachlan hopes to unearth the benefits of foods favoured by Indigenous Australians to …
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ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, entrepreneur, health, Rural women, start-up, wellbeing, yam daisies

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Woman in red checked top standing in field with iPad

published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

Update: Leadership and Mentoring Program

Above: generic image, Natasha Shields, Peninsula Fresh Organics
Congratulations to the 10 talented women in agriculture who have recently secured funded places in the 2019 Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program.
The Leadership and Mentoring Program offers rural Victorian women, who are involved in agriculture or the agriculture supply chain, the …
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courses, funded places, leadership, Rural women, women

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Beetroot muesli maker Marita Valenzuela sits in front of pink buckets containing her Pink Muesli

published - 16 January 2019
By Natalie Dowling

Think pink!

Above: Beetroot muesli maker Marita Valenzuela
Marita Valenzuela’s wellbeing was the inspiration for a unique vegetable muesli that is winning awards and winning over tastebuds across the country.
Pink Muesli is a premium product with a beetroot base, an ingredient that has been scientifically recognised for its heart health benefits. …
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agriculture, artisanal, beetroot, fibre, food, grants, health, muesli

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Three founding members of the Australian Women in Emergencies Network

published - 16 January 2019
By Bridget Tehan

Focus: Australian Women in Emergencies Network

Above (from L-R): Australian Women in Emergencies Network (AWE) Founders Kathy Cooney, Bridget Tehan (President AWE Network) and Amanda Lamont
In early 2018, a group of women who work and volunteer in the emergency sector gathered at an International Women’s Day breakfast. A question was posed: ‘Is there a place for …
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community, emergencies, network, women

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Cover of drought-relief cookbook, Farmer Recipes and Stories From The Land

published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

Cooking up a campaign

Above: Cover of the new cookbook, ‘Farmer: Recipes and Stories from the Land’, which is raising funds for drought-affected farmers
Freelance writer and photographer Kathy Mexted from Hanging Rock describes how farmers in New South Wales and Victoria have joined forces to create a drought-relief cookbook.
“When Jody Vassallo had to start …
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cookbook, cooking, drought, farmers, recipes, stories

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Jess Liston conducting a leadership course where horses teach leadership. Group of people in indoor arena opposite horse

published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

5 ways horses teach leadership

Above: Jess Liston (sitting, wearing pink hat) at one of her courses where horses help build leadership and confidence skills Image credit: Chloe Smith
Jess Liston grew up on a farm in country Victoria and was riding horses before she could walk. She now harnesses the wisdom of horses for …
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courses, horses, leadership, women's leadership

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Slow food and collaborative farming advocate Deb Bogenhuber

published - 16 January 2019
By Natalie Dowling

Small scale, big impact

Deb Bogenhuber is motivated by a deep connection to country and an interest in changing local food economies. As an ecologist and slow food proponent, Deb is fascinated by systems and the interaction of natural elements including land, water and soil.
Through her work as Executive Officer of Mildura-based Food Next …
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community, farming, slow food, wellbeing

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Active Farmers fitness group in outdoor kickboxing session

published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

Stepping up for wellness

Above: The first Victorian Active Farmers group reaching for optimum health for mind and body
Victorian rural communities are set to benefit from a holistic health and fitness initiative focused on the physical and mental health of farmers and people living remotely.
Active Farmers, a not-for-profit organisation and health promotion charity, was …
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farmers, fitness, health, Rural women, wellbeing

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published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

What’s On?

Want to get involved in rural and regional events that inspire and benefit country women? Check out our events listing, ShE update.
The list of events is emailed to Victorian Rural Women’s Network subscribers between seasonal newsletters to promote upcoming events, activities or workshops that connect and improve the lives of …
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Events, networking, Rural women

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Woman sitting with back to camera operating drone

published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

Learn more about future farming

Discover how farming and food are evolving through new ideas and inventions at the evokeAG conference next month.
Melbourne is proud to host and be part of this premier event at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, from 19 – 20 February. Run by AgriFutures™ Australia, evokeAG ‘Food Farm Future’ taps into …
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Events, evokeAG, farms, food, future, technology

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This Farm Needs A Farmer Field Day

Melissa Connors, 2018 Victorian AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award winner and Founder of This Farm Needs a Farmer initiative
Are you new to farming or have you made a recent treechange? Or are you a retired or experienced farmer who can offer inexperienced treechangers advice and knowledge that will help them become …
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AgriFutures Rural Women's Award, awards, Rural women

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